Grammar Unit 4: Capitalization and Punctuation.
Lesson 54
A1. Rafaela asked, "What time does the bus leave?"
2. Calixa Lavalee wrote the music for "O Canada."
3. Joni Mitchell, the writer of "Both Sides, Now," was born in Fort Macleod, Alberta.
4. Mac asked, "When do you plan to start university?"
5. Who wrote the poems, "A Farewell" and "The Solitary Reaper"?
6. What famous Canadian said, "The medium is the message"?

B. 1. Emile, does your aunt live in Edmonton, Alberta, or Prince Albert, Saskatchewan?
2. The Ottawa River forms a boundary between Ontario and Quebec.
3. Who Has Seen The Wind and Jake And The Kid were written by W. O. Mitchell.
4. French explorers discovered the St. Lawrence River before Franklin searched for the Northwest Passage.
5. The founder of the Canadian Red Cross was George Sterling Ryerson.
6. Tropical forests are found in every continent except Europe and Antarctica.

C. 1. How long have you been consulting Dr. Mehta?
2. Our class invited Reverend Davies to speak at graduation.
3. Dr. Wilder Penfield of Montreal develooped a surgical cure for some types of epilepsy.
4. When do you expect Mr. and Mrs. Slezak to return?
5. Do you think Premier Klein will win re-election?
6. It will be a close race unless Mayor Ricci gains more support.
7. When is Ms. Awa scheduled to begin her law degree?

D. 1. Westwood School Science Fair 4. Barbara Wong
Fri. Jan. 9, 10 A.M. 150 Shore Rd.
142 N. Maple Blvd. Nanaimo, BC V9R 6V8

2. Souris Sea Festival 5. Captain T. M. Kelley
July 26-28 C/O Flying Gull
R. R. 1 P. O. Box 3264
Souris, PE C0A 2B0 St. John's NF A1E 6B4

3. Autumn Fest 6. Dr. Martha Pym
October 2 and 3 Stevens Memorial Hospital
11 A.M.-10 P.M. 33 Drummond Street
84 Roxborough St. Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1T9


Lesson 55
A. For this exercise, P = period, Q= question mark, and E = exclamation mark
1. Q, 2. P, 3. Q, 4. Q, 5. E, 6. P, 7. Q, 8. Q, 9. P, 10. E, 11. P, 12. P, 13. Q, 14. E, 15. Q.

B. You are part of the crew of a space laboratory orbiting the sun. Your mission will keep you and the rest of the crew in space for at least ten years. How will you survive?
Everything you need for life support is on board: food, water, oxygen, heat, and light. Does it sound simple? But there's one more issue to consider. When your supplies run out, they can't be replaced. Wouldn't you want to be careful about using your supplies? Your existence could depend on it!
This spaceship is Planet Earth. The crew is all of us living on Earth. How many of our resources are limited and non-renewable? When they're used up, they can't be replaced. Shouldn't we be careful about how we utilize those precious resources? Our lives really do depend on them!

Lesson 56
1. The player approached the batter's box, took a few swings, and hit the ball.
2. Dirdre was late, but she came to the concert anyway.
3. In case of emergency, break the glass.
4. She is chief executive officer, sales manager, and buyer for the company.
5. He can entertain us with his beautiful tenor voice, or he can play the harp.
6. when you go to the 1960s dance, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
7. Do you want fries, fish sticks, or onion rings with your order?
8. This is his first official visit to Nunavut, and I'm sure it will be the first of many.
9. I have seen waves at Long Beach, and I have seen cormorants on the cliffs.
10. The provinces competing in the tournament include Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
11. In my brief time at the school, he has been reprimanded eight times.
12. It's not my role to report absences, and it's not your role to make judgements.
13. I have to renew my passport, book a flight, and obtain an international driver's licence.

Lesson 57
A. 1. She said, "I will not live forever."
2. no quotation marks
3. "Let them go free," chorused the crowd.
4. no quotation marks
5. "Tell me something I'll never forget," he said.
6. We had heard him say a million times, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
7. "Lunch is ready! Come and get it!" he called.
8. Melody responded, "I find the human brain extremely fascinating."
9. Her exact words were, "Bake the cake before tomorrow morning."
10. "Well, Mr. Fulghum, what do you think?" (or no quotation marks...this one is unclear.)

B 1. "The War Years."
2. "Candle in the Wind"
3. "Who Am I?"
4. "Cultivating Change."
5. "Artichoke Pie"
6. "Never too Late"
7. "Movies to Remember"
8. "Birdfoot's Grandpa."
9. "Inertia and Motion."
10. "Yesterday."

Lesson 58
A. 1. "Marnie, did you ever play hockey?" asked Shania.
2. Shen asked, "Why didn't you come to the interview?"
3. Darwin said, "Yuri, thank you for the gift."
4. "When do we start our canoe trip in Algonquin Park," asked Michael.
5. The guest said, "You don't know how happy I am to be in your house."
6. My sister said, "Kelly brought those beautiful pots from Hornby Island." (could also have been left with NO additional punctuation, as an indirect quotation)
7. "I'm going to plant the broccoli," said Ramiro, "as soon as I return home."
8. "What's all the fuss about?" Carl wanted to know.
9. "Do you like chocolate?" asked Tam.
10. "I will leave," he announced, "as soon as I find out the truth."
11. Ali said, "I will not forget your kindness."
12. "How far is it to Moose Jaw," the stranger wanted to know.
13. Judge Livingstone stated, "There will be a short recess."

B. 1. "Rusty has to stay to chase pheasants," his mother said.
2. "What if I meet a cougar?" Tom said.
3. The kids asked Tom, "What's she good for?"
4. "Boy, oh, boy!" a kid said. "I wouldn't be seen with her for two dollars a week!"
5. "She's a city dog," Tom said.
6. Aunt Prudence said, "Now you should know how much she loves you, Tommy."
7. "Yah," Tommy said.

Lesson 59
1. players' 2. baby's 3. library's 4. captain's 5. Men's 6. tree's 7. someone's 8. Dan's Melissa's 9. Everyone's 10. Beatles' 11. mother's 12. girls'

Lesson 60
1. -what a surprise-
2. -Marci even jumped up-
3. -you know the person I mean-
4. route-the
5. -perhaps in August-
6. bull-take
7. no dashes needed
8. option-marry
9. -I don't mind saying-
10. no dashes needed
11. -I'm afraid to say-
12. no dashes needed
13. -if you can believe it-
14. -and every one on the street like it-
15. culprit-I
16. -much to our annoyance-
17. no dashes needed
18. it-just
19. -maybe to the Maritimes-
20. no dashes needed

Lesson 61
A. 2. busi-ness 3. sep-arate, separ-ate 4. insinua-tion, insin-uation, in-sinuation 5. depend-able, de-pendable, 6. plann-ing 7. leather-y, lea-thery 8. con-tinue, contin-ue, 9. ox-ygen, oxy-gen 10. gradua-tion, gradu-ation, gra-duation 11. cler-ical, cleri-cal, 12. in-vincible, invinc-ible, invin-cible 13. assess-ing, ass-essing, 14. cush-ion, cu-shion.

B: 1. a silver-grey skirt, 2. a problem-solving strategy, 3. a city-owned park, 4. a six-centimetre-high model, 5. a life-or-death situation, 6. a poverty-stricken community. (Note: ages are compound adjectives, too: a ten-year-old boy.)

Lesson 62
1. The tornado spun across the prairie; her barn was swept away.
2. The conference ends on Sunday; thus, we can return to work for Monday.
3. Ahmed told me not to stay in a hotel; he suggested, instead, that I stay with his parents.
4. We ordered five cartons of fax paper; six unlined, yellow pads; and assorted highlighters in shades of yellow, blue and orange.
5. We had hoped to complete the journey on foot; however, the bad weather prevented us from completing the project.
6. In the Blue Jays game there were three hits, two runs and one error in the first inning; five hits, one run and no errors in the second inning; no hits, no runs and no errors in the third.
7. He was soaked; his whole body was shivering.
8. I asked everyone at the party to avoid discussions about politics; I was nervous about a fight breaking out.
9. The company showed a great profit; accordingly, the dividends will be passed on to shareholders.
10. Aunt Jessica looked all over for the right birthday present; she finally found what she wanted.
11. They were lost in the storm; the car was stuck in a deep drift.
12. Technology is changing; therefore, we must adapt.
13. You are very talented; however, talent is sometimes not enough.
14. Conferences were held in London, Ontario, on May 6, 1998; in Red Deer, Alberta, on June 8, 1999; and in Moncton, New Brunswick on July 12, 2000.
15. It was a hectic week; we were extremely busy.


Lesson 63
1. no colon
2. ...items: a four-poster bed...
3. ...answer: reverse...
4. ...as follows: fifty tickets...
5. ...his antics: his mother.
6. ...a lawyer: she achieved...
7. ...areas: Western...
8. ...examination: a protractor...
9. ...problem: bring...
10. ...1:45...
11. ...feast: apple pie...
12. ...4:00...5:15.
13. ...goal: to bring honour...
14. no colon
15. ...11:00.


Lesson 64
1. (except in black fly season)
2. (As they walk to the door)
3. (see the Appendix).
4. (or was it Tuesday?)
5. (Looks)
6. (part of the scientific inquiry process)
7. (Knock at the door)
8. (Shannon is always optimistic)
9. (and so did the cat). (It would be easier to put a comma in front of the "and" for this one.)
10. (Falling to the floor) (Eyes close)
11. (Grinning)
12. (abridged version)
13. (tomorrow morning).
14. (Shakes his head)
15. (if you can remember).
16. (or cash if you have it)
17. (Stepping forward)
18. (and others like them)
19. (Waits for applause)
20. no parentheses

Lesson 65
1. This film is Elvis Presley's best film...but it is still burdened by a sappy plot.
2. This moving is an engaging...comedy about a baseball player who tries to win the affection of a ...singing star.
3. You will enjoy this splendid entertainment about...people in a retirement home who find...the fountain of youth.
4. Jason King stars as a government investigator sent to uncover a security leak....
5. The Eggplant from New York City is a badly written and acted film...
6. The circus clowns performed a ...show that cheered...the heart.

Review
A. 1. Dr. Alexandra Potvin practices dentistry in Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
2. Is Wednesday, March 3, too early for our trip to the zoo?
3. Adrienne Clarkson, Canada's Governor General, is in residence at Rideau Hall.
4. We can't possibly finish the job by Friday.
5. Does Air Canada offer other flights to Istanbul, Turkey?
6. Last November we read "Borders," a short story by Thomas King.
7. Mr. Landsborough taught at St. Francis School in Lethbridge, Alberta.
8. Who is the author of, "The Road Not Taken?"
9. Duck, or you'll be hit!
10. Did you see the review of Grey Owl in Maclean's?

B.1. After Joseph got out of high school, he started an apprenticeship.
2. They brought pizza, chips, and pop to the farewell party.
3. Hamidi is returning home in April, but not before the baseball season opens.
4. I saw the accident, ran for help, and called 911 on the phone.
5. Although she is only sixteen, she is mature and capable.
6. Therese received a watch, a school ring, and an airline ticket for her birthday.
7. Quentin spoke with enthusiasm, and the crowd loved it.
8. We bought nails, paint and sandpaper at the hardware store.
9. Because of the storm, we did not go hiking.
10. Caroline was anoyed, but she did not leave the gathering.

C. 1. "Never underestimate your abilities," counselled the guest speaker.
2. "The Jade Peony" is a short story by Wayson Choy.
3. "I'm tired of peanut butter," whined Allison, "but I don't have time to shop."
4. Ahmed replied, "Why don't we all go to the game?"
5. "Dover Beach" is a famous poem from the nineteenth century.
6. "It's not my fault," replied Gordon, "and I won't take responsibility."
7. Did you see the article called "PM Overpowers Critics" in today's Globe and Mail?
8. Jenna answered, "We must work together if we want to win."
9. "Please return my phone calls," requested Marilyn.
10. Turn to Chapter 8 "Managing Personal Finances."

D. 1. Jackie's sister brought the following equipment: tent, camp stove, flashlight, and bug spray.
2. MASHA: I've told you these things many times before. (Turning her back to the audience)
3. The women's team hired a well-known caterer to prepare the barbeque at Alicia's house.
4. Amaya's brother will meet me at 9:30 on Thursday at Barton's Cafe.
5. Note a condensed version of one critic's remarks on Pygmalion: This is a well-cast production with inspired costumes...amusing moments...thoroughly entertaining.
6. It's everyone's responsibility to protect government-owned wetalnds.
7. The termperature rose quickly--several avalanches developed near the mountain's peak.
8. The teachers' meeting will start at 8:00; speakers will begin at 8:30.

E.
44 Gerrard St. W.
Toronto, ON
M5G 2K2
May 5, 2000

Dear Ms. Markowski:
Thank you for offering me the computer technician's position with your company. You mentioned that my duties would be the following: fixing computers, serving customers, and installing software. There's one issue we did not discuss: When do I start? I can be available with a week's notice. Call me any time after 5:00, or even sooner if you have need of me! Although I am still working in my present job, my manager knows I am going through a career-changing process.
I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Susanna Marinelli


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